Respiratory Quotient- Measure of energy expenditure.
CO2 expired : O2 inspired
RQ > 1= overfeeding (CO2 build up, difficulty weaning off of vent)
RQ < 0.7= ketosis/fat utilization
Utilization
: RQ= 0.7 (fat)
RQ = 0.8 (protein)
RQ= 1 (carbs)
Balanced= 0.825
Refeeding Syndrome- Sudden shift from fat to carb metabolism hypoK/PO4/Mg
- Decreased ATP
- Feed at slow rate (10cal. Increase slowly)
Kwashiorkor- Protein deficiency // Marasmus- Starvation